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Brenham EG 4,5,19,20
Emory's Gift Chpts 4,5,19,20
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| loitering | to linger aimlessly or as if aimless in or about a place |
| awash | covered, filled, or crowded |
| rigor mortis | the stiffening of the body after death |
| languid | lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow |
| sheen | luster; brightness; radiance |
| regurgitating | vomiting |
| ravenous | extremely hungry |
| leukemia | any of several cancers of the bone marrow |
| hypodermic | characterized by the introduction of medicine or drugs under the skin |
| barrage | an overwhelming quantity or explosion, as of words, blows, or criticisms |
| contemptuous | showing or expressing scorn or disrespect |
| cavorting | to behave in a high-spirited, festive manner; make merry |
| stewing | to fret, worry, or fuss |
| nemesis | an opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome |
| bemusement | to bewilder or confuse someone |
| cadence | rhythmic flow of a sequence of sounds or words |
| inane | lacking sense, significance, or ideas; silly |
| impromptu | made or done without previous preparation |
| atrophied | exhibiting or affected with wasting away of the body; withered; shriveled |
| inundated | to flood; cover; overwhelm |
| ironically | pertaining to, of the nature of, exhibiting what is not expected |
| oppressed | to burden with cruel or unjust impositions or restraints; subject to a burdensome or harsh exercise of authority or power |
| bureaucratic | of, relating to, or characteristic of government or authority |
| naive | having or showing a lack of experience, judgment, or information |
| obstinate | not easily controlled or overcome |
| speculative | pertaining to, of the nature of, or characterized by contemplation, conjecture, or abstract reasoning |